Prayer Diary for May

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16 v 23

St Mary’s

Pray for God’s vision as we meet for our Annual Parochial Church Meeting and for a willingness to fill vacant roles.
Pray for the children and young people who come to Little Lambs, Sunday School and Families at Five services, that they would come to know Jesus for themselves.

Our Community

This month we pray for the residents of The Ridings, Fontwell Close and The Chase, Fontwell.
Pray for the staff and volunteers at Snowdrop Trust and for all the families in their care as they hold their annual fundraising walk in Arundel.

Our Nation

Pray for those who will be elected to local councils on 7 May, for a true heart to serve their local communities.
At this season of Rogation, pray for our farmers and growers for favourable weather conditions for this year’s crops.
Pray for those who are struggling to make ends meet as prices rise; pray for charities, food banks and initiatives to ease the pressures they face.

The World

Pray that the ceasefire in the Middle East will hold and countries will reach an acceptable agreement through negotiation.
Pray that the Easter truce between Russia and Ukraine will open the door to ending the violence.

Church

Pray for a generous response to Christian Aid week; pray for parents living with food insecurity to be able to access training and tools to provide for their families.
Give thanks for God’s gift of his Holy Spirit and pray for his fruit to grow in our lives.
“Thy Kingdom Come” days of prayer 14-24 May that God’s Spirit may move in people’s hearts to reveal Jesus, his love and forgiveness.